‘Freak’ Bula saved Tigers from bigger loss: Sheens
Tim Sheens says the Wests Tigers can thank rookie fullback Jahream Bula for ensuring their margin of defeat Newcastle was at least respectable.
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Roosters’ NRL season on tilt after loss to Melbourne
The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in an SCG defeat that leaves their NRL season on the edge.
Familiar faces as Sharks seek to stop in-form Warriors
Cronulla old boys Luke Metcalf and Shaun Johnson are on fire for the Warriors and their former club is keen to keep them quiet in round 20.
Repeat offender Hetherington dodges NRL ban for slap
For the second time in three weeks, Newcastle forward Jack Hetherington was sin-binned for slapping a rival player but avoided suspension again.
Milford handed Dolphins reins for Penrith test
Anthony Milford will play five-eighth for the Dolphins in their NRL clash with Penrith, who are set to welcome back Nathan Cleary from injury.
Dogs salute Reynolds as the Prince signs off at Belmore
Josh Reynolds has finished his career where it started, the Belmore crowd saluting a Canterbury great in his final game for the club.
Cobbo binned as Broncos beat Bulldogs, go top in NRL
Brisbane have withstood a test from Canterbury to run out 44-22 winners in their NRL clash but had winger Selwyn Cobbo sin-binned.
North Queensland down Sea Eagles, enter NRL top eight
North Queensland have outlasted Manly in a 19-8 win to move inside the top eight for the first time since round one of the NRL season.
Robinson keeping the faith as Melbourne beat Roosters
The Sydney Roosters have fallen 30-16 to Melbourne in a loss that leaves their NRL season on the edge but coach Trent Robinson isn't giving up yet.
Roosters still unclear on timeline for Walker’s return
The Sydney Roosters say it could be one week before Sam Walker returns from his anterior cruciate ligament sprain, or it could be one month.
Panthers stay top of table with win tough over Dolphins
Penrith centre Izack Tago was sensational in the Panthers' 24-14 win over a gallant Dolphins as Nathan Cleary's return from injury was postponed.
Sydney Roosters’ Radley and JWH escape with fines
Sydney Roosters forwards Victor Radley and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves can escape with fines for incidents in the 30-16 NRL loss to Melbourne.
Warriors overrun Sharks, continue march up NRL ladder
The Warriors have continued on their winning way, thrashing Cronulla 44-12 in a one-sided NRL contest in front of 24,000 fans at Mt Smart Stadium.
Gritty Eels deny Titans in action-packed NRL thriller
A Mitchell Moses field goal with five minutes remaining has given Parramatta a thrilling 25-24 NRL win over Gold Coast.
Panthers stay top of table with tough win over Dolphins
Penrith centre Izack Tago was sensational in the Panthers' 24-14 win over a gallant Dolphins as Nathan Cleary's return from injury was postponed.
Cleary back Sunday, Penrith three-peat quest on track
Penrith's quest to emulate the Parramatta Eels of the early 1980s and win three premierships in a row remains in the grasp of the Ivan Cleary-coached side.
Determined Dolphins ‘still in mix’ for finals football
Wayne Bennett says the Dolphins' fighting spirit and improved form gives him belief playing September football is still possible for the NRL's newest club.
Roosters look to refreshed Tedesco to save season
Having been given a week off by coach Trent Robinson, James Tedesco's Sydney Roosters teammates say the star fullback will return better than ever.
Eels’ NRL finals charge hit with bans for key pair
Parramatta's hopes of clinging on to a top-eight spot hang by a thread with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo facing suspension.
Key Broncos duo fit to face Rabbitohs: Walters
Brisbane are set to welcome back Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan from injury as Tom Flegler races the clock to be fit to take on South Sydney.
Second spoon threat motivates Tigers amid fresh turmoil
John Bateman insists the Wests Tigers' players won't allow the club's in-fighting to distract them from their biggest game of the year, at St George Illawarra.
Reynolds in best form of career at Broncos: Coleman
South Sydney great Craig Coleman says he hasn't seen Adam Reynolds in better touch as the Bronco prepares to face his former club.
Top four Raiders looking to lift against Warriors
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says his Raiders can't keep inviting teams back into games if they're to retain their top-four position come the finals.
Campbell Graham signs long-term South Sydney deal
Campbell Graham has put pen to paper on a bumper new deal which will keep him at South Sydney until the end of 2027.
Titans coach Lenihan fumes after NRL admits ref error
The NRL has conceded the Titans should have received a penalty in front of the posts at the end of their 25-24 loss to Parramatta, leaving Jim Lenihan seething.
Broncos’ Walsh will return with great attitude: Walters
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has backed No.1 Reece Walsh to return from suspension against South Sydney in form and with utmost respect for NRL officials.
Much-loved Cowboy Granville gears up for 200th NRL game
'Mr Fix-it' Jake Granville has done it all for North Queensland, colleagues describing him as "the guy that you need in every team" ahead of his 200th NRL game.
Broncos look back to avoid 2022 horrors
Brisbane centre Kotoni Staggs says the team's reluctant review of last season will help avoid a repeat as they prepare to welcome back their Origin stars.
Year of adversity steels Eels to overcome bans
Reagan Campbell-Gillard is missing a month of footy and Maika Sivo could join him on the sidelines as Parramatta steel themselves for a tough run home.
Media boycott effective tool in NRL pay war: Burgess
NRL players' union delegate Tom Burgess believes the player-led media boycott can kickstart stalled talks over the sport's collective bargaining agreement.
Touring Bunnies build towards title charge on the road
South Sydney are gearing up for a top-four push across five away games by depicting themselves as rockstars on tour.